Kindergarten Registration

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Kindergarten Registration

Incoming Kindergarten Age Requirement Update for 2026-27

Important update for families of incoming kindergarteners (2026–27): Beginning in March 2026, Ohio law (Ohio Revised Code 3321.01) will use a single, statewide kindergarten age requirement.

To enroll in kindergarten, a child must be five years old on or before the first day of instruction.

For Waynesville Elementary School (WES), that means children who turn five on or before August 21, 2026, are eligible to enroll in kindergarten for the 2026–27 school year.

If your child’s birthday falls after August 21, 2026, they will need to wait to start kindergarten the following year.

Kindergarten Registration Steps

Parents who have an incoming Kindergartener for the 25-26 school year can follow these steps to begin the process of getting their child set for school:

1. Complete this Google Form - Welcome to Kindergarten

This is not a registration form. It relays basic information to Waynesville Elementary School staff, including your contact information.

2. Attend the Kindergarten Information Meeting on February 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the WES Cafeteria.

3. Access FinalForms - https://waynelocal-oh.finalforms.com/students - to begin registration for your child on February 13 or before March 3.

4. Attend registration night on either March 10 or March 11 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the WES Cafeteria. Your child is not registered until all documents are submitted.